Yep, the local numbs the area where they put the local in.

Kirsty - yes, I was in the early stages of labour. I lost my show the day before the c/s and was having some irregular contractions (not really painful, just noticeable) and then started having them a bit more frequently and a bit more painful whilst in hospital getting organised for the c/s! It was weird waiting to be wheeled in and lying there having them, particularly when having the spinal! I don't think I'd class it as another emergency one though.......but a good thing that it was scheduled the day that it was as I would have definitely been in there within a 24 hour period having it done regardless!